Excise Policy For Haryana 2023-24 Allows Corporates Of Certain Size And Strength To Serve Low Alcohol Liquor

A corporate having a minimum covered area of 1 lakh square feet in a single premises which may be self-owned/leased and having at least 5000 employees shall be allowed possession and consumption of low alcohol content drinks (i.e. RTB, Beer, Wine) by their employees on premises. The minimum area of canteen/eatery, where the license may be granted in such corporate office, must not be less than two thousand square feet. The procedure for granting of license shall be as applicable to the bar licenses.

The license shall be granted on payment of a fixed fee of Rs. 10 Lakh per annum, on such terms and conditions as may be specified by the ETC(FC). Security of Rs.3 Lakh shall be paid by the licensee in addition to the license fee. Further, the licensed premises cannot be converted into an area open for sale to the general public. The licensee shall procure stock of liquor in accordance with the excise policy.